Why not use the best and be guaranteed of quality? Most companies selling ‘essential oils’ do not take the expense of testing their oils for purity, nor do they have the relationship with the distillers to know what happens in between the distiller and when it arrives in their shop. They do not know what is in their oils or the quality of the properties in their oils. They may present their oils as pure, when in fact they have been highly adulterated before they even received them. This is an unregulated industry, and the term ‘natural’ really does not mean anything. Young Living guarantees the highest quality and purity. Young Living grows their own lavender, and has a Seed to Seal policy that allows us to have full confidence in the quality of the oils we receive. Gary Young’s life work has been dedicated to quality essential oils, and his commitment is unprecedented.
Notes taken about: LAVENDER
Research at the University of Vienna shows that Lavender oil inhalation blunts the stress levels. 15 minutes of lavender inhalation reduced seizures in animals subjected to stress. (they put lavender on a cotton ball and had the animals inhale the smell). Cortisol is sometimes called the aging hormone or death hormone, and inhibits the human growth hormone [Hgh]. As we get older, Hgh decreases and cortisol increases, giving rise to many negative effects. Stress increases cortisol, which then depresses the immune system and creates a cycle of increasing sense of dis-ease and unwellness. Inhalation of Lavender oil several times a day has been shown to lower the stress hormones by up to 100%.
Lavender contains flavonoids which are responsible for the body utilizing Vit. C. Vitamin C is a natural cortisol blocker. (Cortisol is the stress hormone). Any shock increases cortisol – trauma, emotional shock, etc. Lavender increases relaxation, reduces travel sickness, reduces arteriosclerosis, is a local anesthetic, reduces muscle convulsions.
TRADITIONAL USES: The French scientist René Gatefossé discovered lavender’s ability to promote tissue regeneration and speed wound healing when he severely burned his arm in a laboratory accident. Today, lavender is one of the few essential oils to still be listed in the British Pharmacopoeia.
OTHER USES: Lavender is a universal oil with many different applications.
* Rub Lavender oil on the feet for a calming effect on the body.
* Rub a drop of Lavender oil on your palms and smooth on your pillow to help you sleep.
* Put a drop of Lavender oil on a bee sting or insect bite to stop itching and reduce swelling.
* Put 2-3 drops of Lavender oil on a minor burn to decrease pain.
* Drop Lavender oil on a cut to stop the bleeding.
* Mix several drops of Lavender oil with V-6 Vegetable Mixing Oil and use topically on eczema and dermatitis.
* To alleviate the symptoms of motion sickness, place a drop of Lavender oil on the end of the tongue or around the naval or behind the ears.
* To stop a nosebleed, put a drop of Lavender oil on a tissue and wrap it around a small chip of ice. Push the tissue covered ice chip up under the middle of the top lip to the base of the nose and hold as long as comfortable or until the bleeding stops (do not freeze the lip or gum).
* Rub Lavender oil on dry or chapped skin.
* Rub a drop of Lavender oil on chapped or sunburned lips.
* To reduce or minimize the formation of scar tissue, massage Lavender oil on and around the affected area.
* Rub a drop of Lavender oil between your palms and inhale deeply to help alleviate the symptoms of hay fever.
* Rub several drops of Lavender oil into the scalp to help eliminate dandruff.
* Place a few drops of Lavender oil on a cotton ball and place in your linen closet to scent the linens and repel moths and insects.
* Place a drop of Lavender oil in your water fountain to scent the air, kill bacteria and prolong the time between cleanings.
* Place a few drops of Lavender oil on a wet cloth and throw into the dryer, which will deodorize and freshen your laundry.
* Put a drop of Lavender oil on a cold sore.
* Diffuse Lavender oil to alleviate the symptoms of allergies.
* Spritz several drops of Lavender oil mixed with distilled water on a sunburn to decrease pain.
* Drop Lavender oil on a cut to clean the wound and kill bacteria.
* Apply 2-3 drops of Lavender oil to a rash to stop the itching and heal the skin.
FRAGRANCE INFLUENCE: Calming, relaxing, and balancing, both physically and emotionally.
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OBLIGATORY DISCLAIMER: All information provided on this Oils of the Gods site is for educational and inspirational purposes only, and is not intended as diagnosis, treatment or prescription for any disease. The decision to use, or not to use, any of this information is the sole responsibility of the reader. We recommend that you consult your licensed health care practitioner if you are dealing with an illness. The opinions expressed here are of the writer and shared research, and do not express the opinions of Young Living Essential Oils.
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